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Keisha Lance Bottoms’ win was for every girl who was told that her name was too ethnic to open the right doors and for every woman who felt she had to remove her box braids before an interview.

Across the country — in red states and blue — voters backed Democrats in a blistering rebuke of Donald Trump’s cruel, divisive, and costly policies.

By supporting municipally owned grocery stores, the city can build a holistic system that brings fresh food from farm to neighborhood, giving access to healthy nutrition for underserved communities.

America is coming to resemble Russia, where oligarchs get rich off the state. But if the superwealthy in the U.S. think they can empower an authoritarian and remain unscathed, they are mistaken.

Inquirer readers on allegations of antisemitism in Philadelphia’s public schools and the parallels between President Trump and one of his 19th-century predecessors.

Plus, can anyone stop the insanity of the Iran War?

The health secretary’s false assertions that those who practice Islam don’t produce prize-winning science or literature are easy to refute. Let’s focus on that instead of aiming more barbs at him.

Proposals calling for small-business contracting preferences and a permanent office to oversee the city’s arts and culture initiatives are on Tuesday’s ballot.

Inquirer readers on cashless payment systems in Philadelphia’s suburbs and the impact of extreme weather on independent farmers.

Political engagement and civic responsibility must be practiced every day of the year, not just on Election Day.

The “sixth-year curse” may dog the president and his party.

Inquirer readers on the role of independent voters in elections and the Kennedy Center renaming controversy.

In Alaska, an overzealous FBI probe and Trump’s push to block a Dem victory is much scarier than a routine political ploy.

Robust democratic participation is the surest remedy for President Trump’s efforts to undermine our democracy.

History shows voting by mail can help cultivate democracy, and Americans have been voting by post for more than 200 years.

The nonprofit runs Mercy Hospice, which houses 31 women grappling with substance use, homelessness, and a host of other challenges. “It’s showing us how to be a friend,” one resident said.

A record vote by Arab citizens could mark a turning point in ethnic relations within Israel — if Jewish Israelis don’t say no.

As Election Day approaches, John Cole reflects on the fine print that comes with casting a ballot.

Inquirer readers on a proposed parking ticket amnesty in Philadelphia and the closure of the Academy of Natural Sciences museum.

Brown had 23 of his points in the first half on 8-for-14 shooting to pace the Sixers early, then helped seal the win by blocking Cade Cunningham's three-point attempt with 37.5 seconds left.

Police responded to a reported shooting inside a house on the 2800 block of Benner Street and found the woman unresponsive on the kitchen floor.

Barlow will need at least 10-to-12 more days of recovery as he tries to come back from a lower back injury.

Mailata, who had a well-known close relationship with Kuper's predecessor Jeff Stoutland, offered a strong defense of the Eagles' first-year O-line coach.

U.S. Rep-elect Bob Harvie has made history in defeating Republican incumbent Brian Fitzpatrick in Bucks County's 1st District amid a national blue wave.

The pause came hours after the school said it placed two fraternities on interim suspension as it investigates allegations of sexual misconduct and hazing. The pause affects 300 student groups.